How do I setup an F key (F1, F2, etc) as the key to switch between my two computers?

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How do I setup an F key (F1, F2, etc) as the key to switch between my two computers?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,
I have forwarded your question to Stardock Support Team for their assistance. Please keep an eye on this thread for any updates. We appreciate your feedback and patience.

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top


How do I setup an F key (F1, F2, etc) as the key to switch between my two computers?
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That would not likely work as - almost certainly - those keys have base functions of their own already, reserved by Windows itself.

However, combos like Ctrl + Shift +F1 might \ should.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Ok, but how do I set it up to ANY key combination that DOES work?? Where is the option to do so?

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Also: "However, combos like Ctrl + Shift +F1 might \ should." 

Might and should? Aren't you the support guy that knows if it can or can't?

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

I figured it out.

1. Your advertising is false, it says Multiplicity 4 supports HOTKEYS but it does NOT.

2. I had to purchase Multiplicity 4 Pro to gain access to hotkeys, which work great for switching between my two computers. I chose LCTRL+Shift+F1 and F2 to toggle between the two machines and programs the G keys on my keyboard to do so.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ollitropx, reply 4

Might and should? Aren't you the support guy that knows if it can or can't?
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Might = you could have any number 3rd party apps that already reserve any given combo.... 

Quoting ollitropx, reply 5

1. Your advertising is false, it says Multiplicity 4 supports HOTKEYS but it does NOT.

2. I had to purchase Multiplicity 4 Pro to gain access to hotkeys, which work great for switching between my two computers. I chose LCTRL+Shift+F1 and F2 to toggle between the two machines and programs the G keys on my keyboard to do so.
End of ollitropx's quote

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager

 

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

You never answered the question though. I suppose this is how you treat all your customers then? I guess it doesn't matter as I have already purchased M4 and M4 Pro. And reading is fundamental.

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ollitropx, reply 7

You never answered the question though. I suppose this is how you treat all your customers then? I guess it doesn't matter as I have already purchased M4 and M4 Pro. And reading is fundamental.
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That would be a typo, one that you illustrated with great clarity, Olli.  I will have it fixed.

Thank you.

Sean Drohan
Stardock Product Lifecycle Manager